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Home / Mumbai / Mumbai News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Modi, Macron mark India-France Year of Innovation at Gateway of India

IN PHOTOS: Modi, Macron mark India-France Year of Innovation at Gateway of India

Updated On: 17 February, 2026 10:09 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Mumbai’s Gateway of India lit up in vibrant colours on Tuesday evening as India and France celebrated the Year of Innovation and Cultural Commemoration. The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, highlighting the growing cultural and technological ties between the two nations. (PICS/ ATUL KAMBLE)

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Mumbai’s Gateway of India lit up in vibrant colours on Tuesday evening as India and France celebrated the Year of Innovation and Cultural Commemoration. The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, highlighting the growing cultural and technological ties between the two nations. (PICS/ ATUL KAMBLE)

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Mumbai’s Gateway of India lit up in vibrant colours on Tuesday evening as India and France celebrated the Year of Innovation and Cultural Commemoration. The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, highlighting the growing cultural and technological ties between the two nations. (PICS/ ATUL KAMBLE)
<p>The India-France Year of Innovation and Cultural Commemoration was formally marked at the iconic Gateway of India on Tuesday, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron</p>

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The India-France Year of Innovation and Cultural Commemoration was formally marked at the iconic Gateway of India on Tuesday, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron

<p>The event celebrated the growing partnership between India and France</p>

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The event celebrated the growing partnership between India and France

<p>The event saw a special focus on innovation, technology, and cultural exchange</p>

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The event saw a special focus on innovation, technology, and cultural exchange

<p>Apart from PM Modi and Macron, senior officials, diplomats attended the event</p>

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Apart from PM Modi and Macron, senior officials, diplomats attended the event

<p>Earlier in the day, the twoleaders highlighted plans to boost collaboration in multiple areas including technology and defence</p>

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Earlier in the day, the twoleaders highlighted plans to boost collaboration in multiple areas including technology and defence

<p>French President Macron&rsquo;s visit marks his fourth to India and his first official visit to Mumbai</p>

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French President Macron’s visit marks his fourth to India and his first official visit to Mumbai

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